L'impasse
Amir Lyrics


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J'ai pas vu l'impasse
Dans laquelle ton cœur s'est caché
Nos jours qui s'entassent
On peut être un peu dépassés
Mais si tu me dis que ça fait mal
J'te répondrai que c'est banal même si c'est triste à en crever
Peut-être que dans un monde idéal on pourrait éviter les balles que la vie s'amuse à tirer
Oh, oh, oh, oh, all along the way
Looking for the safest distance, trying to keep up the pace
Oh, oh, oh, oh, don't you be afraid
I'll be there to save you, come what may

J'ai pas vu la glace
Dans laquelle ton cœur s'est figé
Les boulevards que l'on trace
Parfois nous mènent Place des Regrets
Mais si je te dis que la distance malgré le jeu des apparences
N'a jamais blanchi nos couleurs
Réponds-moi que c'est pas perdu d'avance, qu'on a qu'à mettre un peu d'essence
Pour relancer le bonheur

Oh, oh, oh, oh, all along the way
Looking for the safest distance, trying to keep up the pace
Oh, oh, oh, oh, don't you be afraid
I'll be there to save you, come what may

Oh, oh, oh, oh, all along the way
On the speed there has no limits, you're the risk I wanna take
Oh, oh, oh, oh, don't you be afraid
I'm making sure our hearts will never break

On n'a plus de roue de secours, on n'a plus d'autre recours
Que de rouler même si c'est bancal vers une histoire pas idéale
Mais qui a le mérite d'exister, de subsister, de résister
À notre joli champ de bataille

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, all along the way
Looking for the safest distance, trying to keep up the pace
Oh, oh, oh, oh, don't you be afraid




I'll be there to save you, come what may
I'm making sure our hearts will never break

Overall Meaning

In the song "L'impasse" by Amir, the lyrics reflect on the challenges and complexities of a relationship that seems to have reached a stalemate. The singer expresses his realization that he did not see the deadlock or impasse that the other person's heart had hidden in. The accumulation of days and the feeling of being overwhelmed are acknowledged, with the acknowledgment that pain is a common experience even though it is heartbreaking. The lyrics suggest a yearning for an ideal world where one could avoid the metaphorical bullets that life likes to shoot.


The theme of distance and barriers continues as the lyrics mention not seeing the ice in which the other person's heart has become frozen. The paths we carve out for ourselves sometimes lead to the "Place des Regrets," hinting at the regret or sorrow that can come from choices made. Despite the distance and appearances that may suggest otherwise, the singer believes that their colors haven't faded over time. There is a sense of hope and resilience portrayed in the idea that with a little effort, they can reignite happiness and overcome challenges.


The repeated refrain of looking for the safest distance and trying to maintain a certain pace indicates a desire to navigate the relationship carefully and steadily. The assurance given to not be afraid and the promise to be there through whatever may come shows a commitment to support and protect each other. The lyrics convey a willingness to take risks and push limits, emphasizing the importance of the connection and the desire to safeguard their hearts from breaking.


The final verse introduces the idea of having no backup plan or recourse other than to keep moving forward, even if it's unsteady, towards a less-than-ideal story. The imagery of rolling towards a not perfect but existing, surviving, and resisting story highlights the endurance and perseverance within the relationship. The closing repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of resilience, support, and the intention to ensure that their hearts remain unbroken. Overall, the song portrays a narrative of facing obstacles, embracing imperfections, and striving to keep the flame of love alive despite the challenges encountered along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

J'ai pas vu l'impasse
I didn't see the dead-end


Dans laquelle ton cœur s'est caché
In which your heart has hidden itself


Nos jours qui s'entassent
Our days that pile up


On peut être un peu dépassés
We can be a bit overwhelmed


Mais si tu me dis que ça fait mal
But if you tell me it hurts


J'te répondrai que c'est banal même si c'est triste à en crever
I'll answer you that it's common even if it's sad to the bone


Peut-être que dans un monde idéal on pourrait éviter les balles que la vie s'amuse à tirer
Maybe in an ideal world we could avoid the bullets that life enjoys shooting


J'ai pas vu la glace
I didn't see the ice


Dans laquelle ton cœur s'est figé
In which your heart has frozen


Les boulevards que l'on trace
The boulevards we draw


Parfois nous mènent Place des Regrets
Sometimes lead us to the Place of Regrets


Mais si je te dis que la distance malgré le jeu des apparences
But if I tell you that distance despite the game of appearances


N'a jamais blanchi nos couleurs
Has never whitened our colors


Réponds-moi que c'est pas perdu d'avance, qu'on a qu'à mettre un peu d'essence
Answer me that it's not lost in advance, that we just need to put a little fuel


Pour relancer le bonheur
To restart the happiness


On n'a plus de roue de secours, on n'a plus d'autre recours
We have no spare tire left, we have no other recourse


Que de rouler même si c'est bancal vers une histoire pas idéale
Than to keep going even if it's shaky towards an not ideal story


Mais qui a le mérite d'exister, de subsister, de résister
But that has the merit of existing, of subsisting, of resisting


À notre joli champ de bataille
To our beautiful battlefield


On the speed there has no limits, you're the risk I wanna take
On the speed where there are no limits, you're the risk I want to take


I'm making sure our hearts will never break
I'm ensuring that our hearts will never break




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Laurent Amir Haddad

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